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7 Night Alaska Glacier Cruise Northern Passages and Glacier Bay Cruise from Juneau

Ship: Safari Explorer

Cruise Line: UnCruise Adventures

Sailed: Saturday, Aug 12, 2023 from Juneau, United States

Ended: Saturday, Aug 19, 2023

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Aug 12, 2023 departure of the Safari Explorer. If UnCruise Adventures modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Saturday - Aug 12, 2023

Juneau, United States

There's nothing like a hearty greeting from your crew and some bon voyage bubbly. With all souls settled in onboard, you're underway. From the bow, Southeast Alaska welcomes you with Coast Mountains views. (D)

Day 2 - Sunday - Aug 13, 2023

Crusing Lynn Canal, United States

Lynn Canal or Chatham Strait, your captain makes the call. Either choice, go with the flow. The water is fine. The guides help you gear up, and lead your adventure along the rocky outcroppings. By kayak or paddle board, take in the size of this wilderness. Bald eagles dot the tree tops. Harbor seals bob up and under. Pods of orcas-the largest in the dolphin family-skim along the water's surface. (BLD)

Day 3 - Monday - Aug 14, 2023

South Marble Island, United States

Margerie Glacier, United States

Tidal Inlet, Glacier Bay, Alaska

What a privilege. At 3.3 million acres, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve is massive. Orange-beaked puffins, guillemots, marbled murrelets are just a few possible sightings. Keep a tally-the list will grow. Arriving at South Marble Island, you can hear and smell 'em before you see 'em-it's a haul-out for sea lions. Perched above around the bend, watch for mountain goats, and lower along shore, foraging bears. Up bay, glacial silt turns the water a milky white. Margerie and Grand Pacific Glaciers-one holding steady, the other retreating. Lounging harbor seals laze on bits of bergs. And if time allows, tuck up in Tidal Inlet. End this very full day with your feet up for the sail into Icy Strait. (BLD)

Day 4 - Tuesday - Aug 15, 2023

Icy Strait Point, United States

Nearly to the Pacific Ocean, Icy Strait is remote and wild. The plan? Whales and marine mammals. Spouts and fin slaps are certain giveaways. More rollicking sea lions and birds. But don't forget to look straight down. Porpoises and dolphins may hitch a ride on the bow wave. And don't worry about missing any wildlife; it's a favorite mission of the crew to point out any creatures they spot. Make a break for it and head for a quiet pocket along the rugged coastline. A different sort of wild than the open strait, muskeg leads to forest bushwhacks. Skiff the shore and down along kelp-threaded channels. (BLD)

Day 5 - Wednesday - Aug 16, 2023

Chichagof Island, United States

Kick off the morn with on-deck yoga stretches (your guides love it when you join them). Meander through glacier-carved fjords along the Chichagof coast. Then stop. It's a prime time to lower the kayaks and skiffs. Camera in hand, set off on land and sea explorations. Closer inspection by skiff, moss-dripping trees run right down to the water. Any bears in there? With one of the world's largest populations of bears, it's possible. Go searching for giant trees and tidal pools. Hiking in the Tongass, it won't take long to find them. Your eagle-eyed guides lead the pack-and pull up the rear. Later, wend along a twisting channel known for dramatic currents. (BLD)

Day 6 - Thursday - Aug 17, 2023

Baranof Island, Alaska

Cruising Peril Strait, United States

Wind along a twisting channel known for dramatic currents. Peril Strait runs 50 miles to Salisbury Sound. The shorelines are close and it's good territory for play. Skiff ashore and hike into the backcountry. Otters back float, working to crack snacks resting on their bellies. Opening at Hoonah Sound, the squeeze is back on. Wind into Neva Strait. Watch the scenery change in the late fading light-from the hot tub of course. (BLD)

Day 7 - Friday - Aug 18, 2023

Krestof Sound, Alaska

Nakwasina Sound, Alaska

There aren't many straight lines along Baranof Island. Its western side is spattered with remote, uninhabited islands. These features mean endless opportunities for adventure. Secluded coves. Tree-covered islets. Drop anchor, pick your modus operandi, and get going. Kayak, paddle board, or skiff-you're on the level with curious sea lions and possibly whales. Rocky intertidal zones make good beach combing. Turn a stone or two to see what's underneath. There are no groomed trails here-get out on a guided hike John Muir would approve of. Toast your voyage with a Farewell Dinner and a "photo journal" of your trip. A gift to you, from your expedition team. (BLD)

Day 8 - Saturday - Aug 19, 2023

Sitka, United States

Cruise into Sitka this morning over breakfast. Farewell new friends! Disembark and transfer to the airport or your UnCruise hotel stay or land tour. (B)